Iperrymarkz 0 Posted May 15, 2014 Hey guys I'm new here so sorry if I posted in wrong area. But I've never played any dayz but I always wanted to, so iam going to buy ONE of them not sure which one. I only want to play dayz I don't wanna play any other mods or play the campaign(If I get the mod version) And I know the mod version is a little tough to download but I also heard that the SA is buggy and what not. So if anyone could help it would be appreciated Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Katana67 2907 Posted May 15, 2014 You can't buy the mod. I understand what you mean (i.e. buying ARMA 2 OA), but its a discrepancy that isn't insignificant. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tommy290 941 Posted May 15, 2014 The mod is easy to download and get running if you use the right programs. The SA is in alpha, so know exactly what that means. Why do you want to play either? What's your goal here? If it's just to see what all the fuss is about, I'd say find a good sale on Arma 2 and get the mod. If you're dead set on playing DayZ and want to see it develop, get SA. In either case, this isn't a game for everyone. Can be loads of fun, but can also be frustrating and boring. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Iperrymarkz 0 Posted May 15, 2014 The mod is easy to download and get running if you use the right programs. The SA is in alpha, so know exactly what that means. Why do you want to play either? What's your goal here? If it's just to see what all the fuss is about, I'd say find a good sale on Arma 2 and get the mod. If you're dead set on playing DayZ and want to see it develop, get SA. In either case, this isn't a game for everyone. Can be loads of fun, but can also be frustrating and boring.Same reason I play COD and madden and Wow and ESO. I'm a gamer I plan on playing it for awhile, I understand that it's hard and not for everyone. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Richard III in Leicester 200 Posted May 15, 2014 You've already missed the best days of the mod, and if you aren't even thinking of playing any ArmA2 or operation arrowhead I'd say maybe the SA is your best bet. It will get better, it's buggy and early dev at the min but you should already know that. The mod does still have a lot more to do than SA at the minute, but as I say, SA will get more and will obviously overtake the mod in due time. Though I'd still then contradict all I've said by saying dude get Arma 2 & OA and play the mod it's f**king great. Then get standalone later - once you've learnt the ways of the mod. You'll prolly like the SA better because you'll have a better jist of what to do and will see the additions the standalone has already got over the mod and appreciate the growth of the SA more. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mr Sinister 167 Posted May 15, 2014 The mod can be a great game if your fortunate to come across the right server with good admins, and for what you are looking for. many are quite the same, same 500+ vehicles, snap building etc so on and so forth. But some have like walking zombies and really good admins too (old style zombie fan so i enjoy the walking dead style servers). If i had the choice though now, i would just buy the mod and buy the standalone in about 6 months, unless you want near on pure PvP and dont mind it, with no building of any kind, no hunting and dont mind spending many hours running across a map. The standalone has very few + points over the mod as it stands now. The inventory system is better........ erm.... the graphics look better.... more character customization...... erm..... struggling.... that is all. Just keep in mind that the standalones progress is pretty much stand still at this moment in time. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
xalienax 621 Posted May 15, 2014 Go mod and enjoy something that works right now. have a blast, maybe find a crew to run with that suits your playstyle and wait for SA to be more fleshed out. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gibonez 3633 Posted May 15, 2014 go mod. Enjoy the various mods + give ACE mod a try. Standalone is not enjoyable at all atm. Unless you are a glutton for pain and enjoy broken stuff. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Electi 149 Posted May 15, 2014 Go buy potatos and force-feed rotten kiwis random ppl on street. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Iperrymarkz 0 Posted May 15, 2014 Sounds good guys thanks, I'm probably gonna get the mod. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tommy290 941 Posted May 15, 2014 Right now is a REALLY good time to get the mod: http://store.steampowered.com/app/33900/?snr=1_7_7_151_150_1 DayZ mod requires Arma 2 AND Operation Arrowhead, so get Combined Operations. If you get the complete collection, I think you get some hi-res stuff, but not positive. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Richard III in Leicester 200 Posted May 16, 2014 Wow 80% off all ArmA 2 ! ! Have a word ! Can't go wrong for a fiver. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
